For Longing

In June, I participated in a week-long Soulcraft immersion, which helped me rediscover and awaken the more imaginal and poetic parts of my psyche. Since then, I’ve been consuming a steady stream of poetry, which continues to inspire me in unexpected ways—sparking new reflections and opening up deeper…

Downshifting with Indie

Several weeks ago, I met my friend Bryce Roberts of indie.vc in Central Park to discuss my career transition from venture capital to coaching. We talked about how I burned out from the nonstop pace and transactional nature of VC, but also how much I loved (and still miss)…

Finding My People

About a year and a half ago, my old friend Scott Britton invited me to join the Founder Satsang, a community he started for founders and practitioners working at the intersection of spirituality, consciousness, and technology. Many of my close friends were involved, so without hesitation, I said, “I’m…

Returning to Simplicity

Last night, while we were lounging on the couch, my wife, Eliza, looked over at me after seeing on social media that I’d started a new blog and said, “Another project? A new website? Steve!” She’s not wrong. I already have Schlaf.co, which is my personal site.…

Hello and Welcome to My First Post!

Why, in the year 2024, am I starting a blog? It’s a good question, and the answer is simple: I miss the days of the old internet—when people shared simply for the sake of sharing, without trying to scale an audience, build a business, or compete for attention…